From Ocean Societies to Climate Refugee Islands

By: Bianca Bartz - Jul 21, 2009 Updated: Apr 27 2011

With a great consciousness for the wellness of our planet, plans for sustainable living communities are being developed more rapidly than ever. This cluster examines some of these eco-friendly homes and sustainable living communities. You'll notice a great focus on ocean societies within these innovations as more architects are realizing the development potential for this underutilized real estate space.

Implications - As oil prices continue to rise and resources diminish, it is evident that our planet is slowly running out of time. Creating sustainable living centers is what businesses need to focus on for the near future. Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious and they want to be prepared for the future.